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What is this discussion about? Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class, Coupe, Convertible


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Re: 2006 CLK 3.5 V6 [bmwccc] by whosyourdaddy
Aug 12, 2005 (3:10 am)
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Replying to: bmwccc (May 01, 2005 8:54 am)

I just purchased a 06 CLK 350...Beautiful damn car. Very comfortab;e and lots of power. 267 horses and 283 ftlbs of torque. Don't make a mistake on the Beamer...well worth what you pay for the Benz...
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Re: 2006 CLK 3.5 V6 [whosyourdaddy] by merc1
Aug 17, 2005 (3:56 am)
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Replying to: whosyourdaddy (Aug 12, 2005 3:10 am)

You got a few extra horses and a little more torque..... Actually its 268hp and 258lb-ft of torque. Unless MB is using the SAE method and got some extra torque and lost one horse?
 
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Mercedes-Benz by starbucks
Aug 19, 2005 (5:37 pm)
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Anyone have any opinions on the Mercedes-Benz CLK350 Coupe? I plan on purchasing one, but wanted some info first.
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Re: Mercedes-Benz [starbucks] by mkcab
Aug 20, 2005 (7:59 am)
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Replying to: starbucks (Aug 19, 2005 5:37 pm)

I took delivery of a CLK350 Cab about 3 weeks ago and it's great. Even though I'm in the 1000m breakin period and have been driving in Comfort mode it has great reserves of power and it hugs the canyon roads (much better than my '99 CLK Cab). I've driven it hard in Sport Mode and can't wait until I hit 1000m.
It looks sharp both inside and out. It's Cadet Blue/Ash loaded with Keyless Go, Premium Stereo (just OK), Active Ventilated Seats (subtle, but effective), Lighting Package.
Since the Cab is heavier than the Coupe I think you'll get better performance. I was considering the 500 but I wanted better fuel efficiency and a more nimble car.
Good luck with your decision
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Didn't get it by starbucks
Aug 22, 2005 (5:58 am)
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I test drove the 350 on Saturday, and I was impressed at the great styling and comfort, but I found out that my insurance would nearly double from my Jeep. I'm thinking that I might just buy a brand new Wrangler and save the extra money. thanks though
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Storm Red Metallic by bwitchd
Aug 23, 2005 (7:56 am)
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I'm going to be a 1st time Mercedes owner. I ordered the CLK 350 Cabrio in Storm Red Metallic. The color has delayed availability. Anyone have any idea as to when the color will be available?
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Re: Too bad... [habitat1] by jpouchet
Aug 24, 2005 (10:30 am)
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Replying to: habitat1 (Jul 04, 2005 7:57 am)

If you haven't dropped the big coin on the Porsche and you still want plenty of room for four then give the Audi S4 Cabriolet some consideration.
 
Recent comparison tests have picked the S4 as the class winner well ahead of BMW, Mercedes, etc.
 
Dollar for dollar it is the category leader in performance and comfort. Styling is pretty sharp too.
 
No - I do not work for nor sell Audis. I did buy an A4 after going through much the same search as you. I tried to buy a Mercedes but could not handle the price tag for the poor performance, which includes less than stellar fuel economy and of late less than excellent build quality either. The BMW was just boring and you see a young kid driving one on every street corner.
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Re: Storm Red Metallic [bwitchd] by claires HOST
Aug 24, 2005 (1:31 pm)
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Replying to: bwitchd (Aug 23, 2005 7:56 am)

Congats, bwitchd! Since the folks in the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class: Prices Paid & Buying Experience discussion are in the midst of researching deals for this vehicle, they might have the answer to your question about color availability.
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Soft top problem in the Cabriolet? by rohard
Aug 25, 2005 (9:57 am)
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Took Delivery Saturday (2006 CLK 350), back to the service bay Wednesday, they are going to have to put a new top on. Problem around the rear window. When the window goes to the 90 degree position for the boot to lift, it apparently stretched both the fabric and the rubber weather seal to much, and ripped it on both sides. Any one else had this problem?
(MBUSA and the dealer could not have been more helpful. They have given me three options to chose from. I have no complaints, only complements to date, just do not want to keep a car that has endemic problems, since I currently have options available.)
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2006 CLK by luvthsryd
Aug 27, 2005 (7:16 pm)
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I purchased the 2006 CLK 500 convertible about a month ago. This is my first experience with this car (other than drooling over it for a long time) so I do not have much to compare to. With that understood I can field questions.
 
Bottom line is that I love this car! There are only 4 areas that concern me at all (or would redesign if I were MB):
1. There is only one cup holder and it is located on the passenger area next to the glove.
2. There is a wind guard that is provided in the trunk. To utilize you must get it out of the case and install and uninstall every time you have back-seat passengers.
3. The DVD navigation does not seem to play DVD movies. (Have not tried it personally - little scared). It seems dangerous, but with kids it would be a nice to have. Seems a little silly to bring a portable when the screen and function is already installed.
4. The important one - the dealership recommended that I NOT purchase the phone package as the technology is about three years behind and they have a lot of problems with it. So now what? They recommended blue tooth integration. I have looked into this and been told by everyone thus far that they can install it, but it will not work with the current car features (accessible on audio/visual screen, broadcast thru stereo, utilize car microphone and steering wheel accessibility). This is quite a waste. If anyone has a solution I would love a recommendation! Until then, I think that I will purchase an external blue tooth adapter and wait.
 
Other than that, this car is the love of my life! I opted for the 500 series based purely on huge difference in power. That was a great choice I soon discovered since all of the features that I would have added came standard (like chrome trim).
 
DVD Navigation: I can see where this feature is a nice to have and then the novelty wears off. I, however, have kids traveling all over the place (always a new area) and as long as I continue to go place that I have not been this will continue to be a great feature.
 
Keyless Go: Was not planning to get this at first, but it was on the car that matched the description of what I wanted, so I kept it. GREAT FEATURE. I love this! I keep the key in my purse, it tells me if I leave my purse in the car and I never have to search the purse for the key. The nice thing is that it does not scratch up the dashboard with the other keys on the key chain.
 
Anything else that I can answer, let me know. And if anyone has a phone recommendation please share....

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